With the National Weather Service predicting dangerous heat today and tomorrow with the heat index over 100 degrees especially tomorrow afternoon, Mayor Angel Taveras and Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Peter T. Gaynor are taking special measures to protect residents from the excessive heat.

The City is advising residents to take the following safety precautions:

Do not leave children or pets in cars unattended because the temperatures in closed cars will far exceed the outdoor temperature.

Dress for the heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Light colors will reflect away some of the sun’s energy. It is also a good idea to wear a hat.

Drink water. Carry water or juice with you and drink continuously even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which dehydrate the body.

Eat small meals and eat more often. Avoid foods that are high in protein which increase metabolic heat.

Slow down. Avoid strenuous activity. If you must do strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, which is usually in the morning between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Stay indoors when possible.

Check on your neighbors who are most at risk; especially the elderly and small children.

Take regular breaks when engaged in physical activity on warm days. Take time out to find a cool place. If you recognize that you, or someone else, are showing the signals of a heat-related illness, stop activity and find a cool place. Remember, have fun, but stay cool!

In an emergency situation, residents should always call 911.

Salvation Army Cool Down Event
On Thursday, June 9 from 12-3PM, the Salvation Army will operate a cooling station on Dorrance Street in front of Providence City Hall.

Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services
The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services will be available to residents to refer them to the resources they need. The Office of Neighborhood Services can be reached at 421-2489.

Cooling Shelters
PEMA has identified locations that can also be utilized as cooling centers:

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